3rd Grade Session
Grade 3 is a critical year in which students should develop strong conceptual foundations for understanding fractions.
During this session, teachers will:
explore hands-on activities and tasks aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics designed to support students in developing conceptual understandings of fractions as numbers.
deepen their understanding of the third grade fractions standards, seeing them as part of a progression starting in first grade and continuing into upper elementary.
receive ready-to use materials and manipulatives, including fraction squares and Cuisenaire rods.
Cost: $100, a kit of classroom materials will be given to each participant
Date: January 7th at the WKEC Conference Center in Eddyville
Limited Availability: This training will cap at 30 participants. The first 30 to register will be allowed to attend.
4th and 5th Grade Session
Too often fractions are considered scary or difficult. But fractions are numbers! By helping students to understand that fractions are numbers that expand our number system, we can help them connect their understanding of whole number operations to fraction operations.
During this 3-day course, teachers will:
explore instructional strategies such as the use of manipulatives, fraction models (including number lines) and rich tasks that help students see fractions as numbers and understand fraction operations.
deepen their understanding of the Kentucky Academic Standards for Mathematics, particularly the grades 4 and 5 fractions standards, seeing them as part of a progression starting in first grade and continuing into middle school.
receive ready-to-use materials and manipulatives, including pattern blocks, cuisenaire rods, books and games.
Cost: $300, participants will receive classroom sets of materials
Dates: This is a 3 day training meeting on December 3rd, 4th, and January 6th
Limited Availability: This training will cap at 30 participants. The first 30 to register will be allowed to attend.
Many RTI programs fall short in servicing the needs of students in grades 6 - 12. Research is abundant for effective use of tier 3 instructional time. We will be reviewing this research as we move towards designing an RTI program that works best for middle and high school students across our region.
Teachers will network to develop personalized and structured plans to fit the needs of their school. We will also work together to design instructional materials and resources for use in tier 3 instruction. The goal of this network is to share the work of remediation so everyone is more successful without feeling overwhelmed.
